Autoimmune Hepatitis , and much more...

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....autoimmune syndromes have been linked to mycoplasma sometimes.

if the onset of the hep might likely be related to the steroids used

previously, then using more to suppress the immune system might not be so

great of an idea.

if the previous drug-induced reaction somehow had to do with allowing

mycoplasma (which are usually around & generally not a problem except

certain kinds) to take off & get rampant, then suppressing the immune system

might make things worse?

mycoplasma are usually attacked with antibiotics, however in this situation

it would be better to avoid them also.

what's left?

regenerative herbs for the liver and colloidal silver for the mycoplasma.

the silver is wide spectrum, and can kill off a lot of other stuff too.

the immune system being out of whack should be repaired, not necessarily

suppressed. not boosted, but repaired. the first logical step in doing

that would be to try to remove that which might be screwing it up in a

manner that doesn't further put a strain on it.

blood electrification via low voltage (<6vdc) DC at current levels under 300

microamps applied across a prominent vein regularly will kill all manner of

pathogens, possibly including mycoplasma. LVDC microcurrents passed

directly through a damaged area when used in conjunction with CSilver has

the potential for iontophoresis, which is an interesting phenomena where

cells revert back into undifferentiated stem cells, & carry out regeneration

of tissues according to DNA programming, thereby growing exact replacements

of damaged cells. the current also stimulates ATP production in whatever

inflamed cells it passes through, causing stimulated healing. LVDC can be

applied simultaneously to the blood across a wrist vein and through the

liver using large surface area conductive surfaces (electrodes)on the front

and back. the LVDC has already been shown to be effective upon the HCV & HIV

virii in reducing them in the blood, but must also be applied to get them

where they concentrate...HCV=liver, HIV=gut lining mostly. the HCV is very

small, as are mycoplasma, & have been found in the brain, bone marrow,

spinal fluid, etc...the CSilver is also small when in EIS ionic form & will

get into all those places (not the gut very well though, as it mostly passes

through, but some will get into the lining's tissues via blood).

the microcurrent is a dirt cheap (under $10 & you're cooking)amazing thing

to try, with a rapidly growing body of recorded successes on a huge variety

of ailments....wounds, diseases. same for the CSilver, but a bit more than

$10 to get set up. used together they can more than double the punch with

no sides or adverse reactions except maybe some symptoms from rapid bug

die-off needing to be flushed.

i just read where there's been a fungus found to behind someone's leukemia.

CSilver kills lots of fungi...

results matter more than understanding why & how something worked when

you're dealing with deadly aliens.

> Autoimmune Hepatitis READ BX rec

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> What is Autoimmune Hepatitis?

> The immune system consists of different types of white blood cells that

> help to fight infections. Some of these cells produce antibodies.

> Antibodies act as warriors. They defend the body by destroying bacteria,

> viruses and other foreign materials. There are different kinds of

> antibodies, each fighting against a specific foreign substance. Thus, the

> immune system protects the body against outside invasion by germs. But

> sometimes, the immune system mistakenly recognizes the body's own organs

> as foreign. It can develop antibodies against these organs. This can cause

> various illnesses, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. These illnesses

> are called autoimmune disorders because the body is literally fighting

> against itself.

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> When the immune system attacks the liver in this way, it is called

> autoimmune hepatitis. Autoimmune hepatitis is not caused by a virus or

> bacteria, so it is not a contagious disease. Exactly what triggers the

> immune system against the liver is unknown. The inflammation is usually

> chronic, and without treatment it can cause serious injury to the liver.

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> Symptoms and Diagnosis

> Autoimmune hepatitis occurs mainly in adolescent or young adult women

> (about 70% of the time). However, there have also been cases of older

> women and men developing the disease. Early symptoms are the same as those

> for most types of hepatitis: fatigue, abdominal discomfort, and aching

> joints. These early symptoms are sometimes mild and mistaken for other

> illnesses, such as the flu. So, it is wise for people with these symptoms

> to consult a physician. When autoimmune hepatitis progresses to severe

> cirrhosis, there may be jaundice (yellow coloring to the skin and eyes),

> marked swelling of the abdomen from fluid inside the abdomen, intestinal

> bleeding, or mental confusion.

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> The physician often suspects autoimmune hepatitis from the patient's

> medical history. For example, patients with other autoimmune diseases --

> thyroiditis, ulcerative colitis, diabetes mellitus, vitiligo (a patchy

> loss of pigment in the skin), Sjogren's syndrome (a condition causing dry

> eyes and mouth) -- are more likely to have autoimmune hepatitis. A

> definite diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis is obtained with blood testing.

> Two antibodies that may develop in the blood are the ANA (antinuclear

> antibody) and the SMA (smooth muscle antibody). Also, a certain type of

> blood protein called gamma globulin is frequently elevated. A liver biopsy

> is always needed to determine how much inflammation and scarring has

> developed. This exam is performed under local anesthesia. A slender needle

> is inserted through the right lower chest to extract a small piece of

> liver tissue. The tissue is then examined under a microscope. This

> information allows the physician to tailor the treatment to each

> individual patient.

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> Treatment

> The treatment of autoimmune hepatitis is aimed at curbing the autoimmune

> response, and therefore the damage to liver cells. It is most effective

> when begun at an early stage of the disease. In most cases, the initial

> treatment is with a cortisone drug, usually prednisone (trade names:

> Deltasone, Orasone). Sometimes a second drug, such as Imuran, may be

> added. The medication is taken daily, usually for at least a year. The

> physician may attempt to taper and stop treatment if the patient is doing

> well. However, a relapse often occurs, and the medication then must be

> restarted and taken indefinitely. There may be side effects with

> prednisone, such as swelling of the face, retention of fluid, and weight

> gain. Long-term treatment with these drugs may also cause loss of bone.

> This can lead to osteoporosis, or even severe damage to joints such as the

> shoulder and knee. Therefore, the physician uses the lowest dosage

> possible to decrease symptoms, improve liver tests, and slow liver damage.

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> Unfortunately, a few patients do not respond well to treatment, especially

> if the disease is diagnosed late and cirrhosis is well advanced. When the

> patient no longer responds to treatment with medication and liver damage

> is severe, a liver transplant is considered.

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> Liver Transplantation

> Liver transplantation is now an accepted form of treatment for chronic,

> severe liver disease. Advances in surgical techniques and the use of new

> drugs to suppress rejection have dramatically improved the success rate of

> transplantation. The outcome for patients with autoimmune hepatitis is

> excellent. Survival rates for this condition at transplant centers are

> well over 90 percent, with a good quality of life after recovery.

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> Summary

> Autoimmune hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. The inflammation is a

> result of the immune system developing antibodies against the liver. It is

> not a contagious disease, but it is a serious chronic disease that can

> lead to irreversible cirrhosis, and eventually to liver failure. However,

> the outlook for patients with autoimmune hepatitis is generally very

> favorable. With early diagnosis, drug treatment to prevent serious liver

> damage is effective in most patients. For those few patients who do not

> respond to other treatment, successful liver transplantation is now a

> standard form of therapy when liver damage is severe.

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